OPEN SPACE
Imminent development at the San Marcos Foothills Preserve has spurred efforts to raise $5.5 million, which proponents hope is enough to buy the 104-acre property from the developer.
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FIRST LOOK
Check out the interior and the menu for Salty at the Beach, a new harborside restaurant opening this week. (Photo by Matt Dayka.)
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BURNING QUESTIONS
“I’ve always wondered about the graffitied house on the bluff above Summerland Beach,” asks T. “Any insight? Pretty odd for it to be standing for all of these years.” It’s the subject of a long, ongoing legal battle.
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FOOD STUFF
••• Coast & Olive is temporarily closed due to a small fire.
••• Aperitivo wine bar is getting closer to opening.
••• First look at the Venus in Furs food menu.
••• An update on Better Burrito.
••• Oat Bakery’s “better, cleaner, crispier” cheese crackers.
••• Mysterious Jules Montecito promises caviar, cheese, and chocolate.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• The county is now urging everyone to get tested for Covid-19.
••• The Los Padres National Forest closure has been extended (above).
••• Westerlay Orchids donation to Carp students.
••• Western Goleta fire station gets the go-ahead.
••• More on the school-board candidates.
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Recent Comments
Great read as always! My parents are in Portugal and enjoyed the article also. They report that you are spot on about the sidewalks. — Andy
Hi Rob, Is the architect and his staff liked by the workers? — DEREK
That’ll depend on how long the permitting process takes. — Erik Torkells
Would love to share the amazing property I just closed 'off market' on Pomar Lane after 7 offers for $8,088,000. Where to send information and… — Maryanne Brillhart
Any idea when this is scheduled to begin development? — Brenna Ritchey
Ditto the other two comments. Wonderful to see this country! Thanks! — Shirley
Hotel Santa Barbara. 533 State St. — Karl
This was a fantastic article with great photos. Wow. — James
Thank you again Erik! I love your travel reporting. — Tal
A Michelin star from Montesano Group? That’s a stretch. The food at Lucky’s has devolved to tasting and looking like it fell off a Sysco… — BW